Gender and Empire

Edited by Philippa Levine

Description

Focusing the perspectives of gender scholarship on the study of empire produces an original volume full of fascinating new insights about the conduct of men as well as women. Bringing together disparate fields - politics, medicine, sexuality, childhood, religion, migration, and many more topics - this new collection of essays demonstrates the richness of studying empire through the lens of gender. This more inclusive look at empire asks not only why the empire was dominated by men, but how that domination affected the conduct of imperial politics. The fresh, new interpretations of the British Empire offered here will interest readers across a wide range, and will demonstrate the vitality of this innovative approach and the new historical questions it raises.

Gender and Empire

Edited by Philippa Levine

Reviews and Awards

"A powerful testament to the richness of studying empire through a gendered lens. ...a collection of essays that is essential reading for advanced students and scholars interested in the history of the British Empire."--History: Reviews of New Books